overlap
n. C / U B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈoʊvɝˌɫæp// over·lap
n. a part of something that covers another thing, or an area where two things are the same. You use this when two schedules, ideas, or objects share the same space or time.
n. a shared area or commonality where two things coincide or cover one another. Often describes the intersection of two sets, concepts, or time periods.
There is some overlap between the two projects.
The schedule shows a thirty-minute overlap between the morning and afternoon shifts to allow for a smooth handover.
The study explores the significant overlap between traditional folk motifs and modern abstract geometry, suggesting a shared visual language across centuries.
From over- + lap. Cognate with Dutch overlap.